Middle East - More to Dubai than sunshine and skyscrapers

Travel review: More to Dubai than sunshine and skyscrapers (http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/lifestyle/travel-reviews/travel-review-more-to-dubai-than-sunshine-and-skyscrapers-1-4617232)

I know I want to spend more time in DXB than long layovers at some point! :)

Beaches, fine dining, etc.

What are your favorite things and recommendations in Dubai?

My top Dubai recommendation is leave Dubai and hit the mountains (in winter, preferably).

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Do you get the impression that the journalist had their trip paid for by the Jebel Ali Resort, by any chance? :D